5 Bestselling PNG Designs to Sell on Etsy & AI Prompts to Create
Selling bestselling PNG designs on Etsy can be a lucrative venture. These designs are not just for clip art sets but can be used for a wide range of products such as glass jars, coffee mugs, mouse pads, wind spinners, garden flags, and t-shirts. In this guide, I’ll walk you through five of my top-performing PNG designs, including their AI prompts and tips for creating them using easy-to-use tools. Whether you’re new to creating PNG designs or looking to refine your approach, you’ll find this information valuable for boosting your Etsy sales.
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Number One: Thanksgiving Christian Design
Let’s start with a design that has been a major success for me: the “Let Us Thank Him for Our Food” Thanksgiving design. Despite being seasonal, it has consistently sold well throughout the year. This single design has brought in over $22,900. The key to its success lies in building a diverse library of designs that are both in demand and have seasonal appeal.
To create this design, I use a canvas size of 4000 by 4000 pixels to ensure high quality. Setting the DPI to 300 is crucial for maintaining sharpness across various mediums. I start by selecting “New Project” in my design tool and adjusting these settings.
The AI image generator tool is incredibly useful. It comes with preset image styles and clip art options, making it easier to generate the design you envision. For this design, I generated individual clip art elements like deer, bullets, ducks, fish hooks, turkeys, and fish.
To ensure accuracy, I added text manually. AI generators often struggle with complex text, so typing it out myself saves time and avoids errors. When working with designs that need consistent styling, I use minimal changes to maintain uniformity across elements.
Number Two: Book Club Design
Next, let’s talk about a design that has earned over $400. It’s inspired by the BookTok trend with morally gray characters. The design features a simple watercolor style with text placed on books. It’s a more straightforward design compared to the Thanksgiving one but still effective.
In my design tool, I start by navigating to my previously created images. I locate the “Book Club” design and adjust the prompt as needed. For this iteration, I aimed for a grungy, vintage style with Gothic novels and gray and black roses.
Unfortunately, the first few attempts yielded unsatisfactory results. AI tools can sometimes produce text errors or misplacements, so it took several tries to get a usable design. I kept refining the prompt and eventually got a result that I was happy with.
Number Three: Camo Print Four-Wheeler Design
The third design is a simple camo print four-wheeler that has earned over $400. This design is straightforward but effective. It features a watercolor style print of a four-wheeler with a camo pattern.
I used the graphic t-shirt design setting for this project. The prompt was simple: “4-wheeler with a camo print mud watercolor white background.” This approach worked well, and the resulting design was ready to use.
To ensure the highest quality, I used the AI image upscaling feature. This step is crucial for maintaining the clarity and resolution of the design, especially if you plan to use it for various products.
Number Four: Text-Based Design with Floral Elements
The fourth design is a text-based design that has made nearly $500. It features a popular quote with some floral elements added for visual appeal. The text is “Let’s keep the dumb blank to a minimum today,” and it’s designed for a glass jar.
This design was created with minimal text and a few floral accents. After generating the initial design, I removed the background to make it suitable for various applications.
For added quality, I used the AI background remover and saved the file as a transparent PNG. This ensures that the design looks professional and is versatile for different product mockups.
Number Five: Cottage Core Floral Design
Finally, we have one of my best-performing t-shirt designs: a simple Cottage Core floral design. This design has earned just over $2,000 and continues to sell well. It features detailed floral elements without any text.
To create this design, I used a 9 by 6 ratio to avoid cutting off any flowers. The prompt was detailed, describing a hand-drawn illustration with large yellow daisies, smaller white daisies, delicate orange blossoms, and intricate gray and orange leaves.
For the final touch, I selected the pencil drawing style in my design tool to achieve a more hand-drawn effect. This approach gave the design a unique look that resonated with customers.
Tips for Using AI Tools in Design Creation
When using AI tools for creating PNG designs, remember that it often takes several attempts to get the perfect result. Don’t be discouraged if your first few tries aren’t successful. Refine your prompts and try again to get the best outcome.
Additionally, always use AI image upscaling and background removal tools to enhance the quality and usability of your designs. These steps ensure that your designs are sharp and professional, ready for various applications.
If you want to access the prompts and additional tips I mentioned, comment “Free Prompts” below to receive a link to a free quick start guide with bonus prompts.
For those looking to streamline their design process, check out tools that offer mockup and listing capabilities. These tools can significantly speed up your workflow and help you manage your Etsy shop more efficiently.
Feel free to ask any questions or share your experiences in the comments. Your feedback and inquiries help improve the design process and can benefit other sellers in the community.
Thank you for reading, and I hope this guide helps you create bestselling PNG designs for your Etsy shop. Happy designing!
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